John G. Goldsmith
| John G. Goldsmith | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Valentin |
| Born | August 15, 1909 |
| Died | January 1, 1972 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
Special Operations Executive British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Attorney Circuit |
| Commands held | Attorney Circuit |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, Légion d'honneur, Croix de Guerre |
Major John Gilbert Goldsmith (15 August 1909 - 1 January 1972), DSO, MC, was a British agent for the Special Operations Executive during World War II.
He worked for the French section of the organisation, and under the codename Valentin, was the organiser of the Attorney circuit near Amiens, France.
Over the course of his career working with SOE, he was captured by the Gestapo only to manage a daring escape whilst in their custody and under armed guard from the Hotel Continentale, Paris.
References
- "John Gilbert Goldsmith". Special Forces - Roll of Honour. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
- Goldsmith, John (1971). An Accidental Agent. Leo Cooper. ISBN 978-0850520378.
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